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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,434.29, 19,913.79 and 8,767.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,434.29, 19,913.79 and 8,767.02 is: 12,095.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,434.29 : 19,913.79 = 8,767.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,434.29/19,913.79 = 8,767.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,434.29x = 19,913.79 × 8,767.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,434.29x = 174,584,595.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,584,595.21/14,434.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,095.13

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